Common use of Operational Policies and Procedures Clause in Contracts

Operational Policies and Procedures. Notwithstanding its rights under Article 20 of this Agreement, during the term of this Agreement, the Employer shall notify the Union of the implementation of new operational policies or written procedures, or any proposed additions, deletions, or modifications to existing operational policies or written procedures that impact the terms and conditions of employment. The Employer shall provide the Union with copies of such proposals at least thirty (30) calendar days prior to implementation. During such 30-day period, the Union shall have the right to request and begin to bargain with the Employer regarding the effects of such policies or procedures, until the completion of the 30-day period, and the Employer will consider the Union’s input in determining whether to make any changes to the proposed policy or written procedure. At the conclusion of the 30-day period, the Employer shall have the right to implement such policy or written procedure, and shall issue the final version of the policy or written procedure. The 30-day period may be extended by written mutual agreement, and extensions shall not be unreasonably requested nor will requests for extensions be unreasonably denied. The provisions of this Agreement shall prevail over any inconsistent operational policies, procedures and work rules.

Operational Policies and Procedures. Notwithstanding its rights under Article 20 of this Agreement, during the term of this Agreement, the Employer shall notify the Union of the implementation of new operational policies or written procedures, or any proposed additions, deletions, or modifications to existing operational policies or written procedures that impact the terms and conditions of employment. The Employer shall provide the Union with copies of such proposals at least thirty (30) calendar days prior to implementation. During such 30-day period, the Union shall have the right to request and begin to bargain with the Employer regarding the effects of such policies or procedures, until the completion of the 30-day period, and the Employer will consider the Union’s input in determining whether to make any changes to the proposed policy or written procedure. At the conclusion of the 30-day period, the Employer shall have the right to implement such policy or written procedure, and shall issue the final version of the policy or written procedure. The 30-day period may be extended by written mutual agreement, and extensions shall not be unreasonably requested nor will requests for extensions be unreasonably denied. The provisions of this Agreement shall prevail over any inconsistent operational policies, procedures procedures, and work rules.